While different measurement devices and protocols have been developed over the years for use in the laboratory or the field, a widely accepted method has not yet emerged....
Search Results "AHJ: Authority Having Jurisdiction"
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T302 Walking Surfaces
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Get Involved in the Planning Process
Each building and sometimes each area [in large buildings] is unique and should have its own plan. It is important to treat all people with disabilities as individuals....
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FM Systems
Each listener using the system must have an FM receiver but can move around more freely than with other wireless systems (loop, infrared)....
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7.1. Purpose and Objective of the Final Rule, Relative to Movie Theaters Categorized As Small
Thus, patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing, or blind or have low vision, are often shut out from the movie-going experience and cannot fully take part in movie-going outings with family...
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Sections 35.108(d)(1)(ii) and 36.105(d)(1)(ii)—Primary Object of ADA Cases
One of the purposes of the Act was to convey that ‘‘the primary object of attention in cases brought under the ADA should be whether entities covered under the ADA have complied with the...
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Definitions of residential facilities and transient lodging. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The commenter argued that since emergency response personnel must meet certain physical qualifications that have the effect of exempting persons with mobility disabilities, there is no need...
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Section 37.137 Paratransit Plan Development
The plan does not have to discuss private paratransit providers whose services will not be used to help meet paratransit requirements under this rule....
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II-3.7200 Licensing
While many programs and activities of public entities do not have significant qualification requirements, licensing programs often do require applicants to demonstrate specific skills, knowledge...
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White House Testimony
Her work influenced her husband, who used his authority as Governor of Pennsylvania to assist persons with disabilities.61 Thornburgh’s testimony was crucial: it demonstrated that the...
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§1607.5 General standards for validity studies.
Evidence of the validity of a test or other selection procedure through a construct validity study should consist of data showing that the procedure measures the degree to which candidates have...
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The Brewer Company, LLC
In the 11 years we have been selling adjustable height examination tables we do not have a single complaint on record regarding the accessibility of our 19” low height tables....
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FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION
This requirement applies to all programs, services, and activities that a public entity offers, whether or not they are carried out in facilities that have been constructed or altered since...
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"Qualified Interpreter'' (Section-by-Section Analysis)
As these commenters explained, deaf-blind interpreters are interpreters who have specialized skills and training to interpret for individuals who are deaf and blind....
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Maintenance of Accessible Features
Maintenance of Accessible Features Accessible pool features must be maintained in operable, working condition so that persons with disabilities have access to the pool whenever the pool...
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Assessing Your Facility
Until March 15, 2012, you have the choice of using the 1991 Standards or the 2010 Standards to remove architectural barriers, alter, or construct a new facility....
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Q: What is VCO? Who uses it?
VCO can be accomplished with standard stand-alone TTY equipment simply by having the call taker alternate between listening on the handset when the caller is speaking and placing the handset...
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Enforcement and Remedies
Remedies that may be required of an employer who is found to have discriminated against an applicant or employee with a disability include compensatory and punitive damages, back pay, front...
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409 Private Residence Elevators
No other substantive changes have been made to this section....
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LULA Elevators in Residential Dwelling Units
No other substantive changes have been made to this section....
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§382.67(a)
to stow at least one typical adult-sized folding, collapsible, or break-down manual passenger wheelchair, the dimensions of which are 13 inches by 36 inches by 42 inches or less without having...
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Passenger Drop-off Locations
An accessible drop-off area, also known as an accessible passenger loading zone, must have a level access aisle next to the vehicle space....
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Accessible Meeting Location
Accessible meeting locations are of primary importance to people with mobility disabilities; accessible locations also ensure easier movement for people who are blind or have low vision....
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[F] 907.5.2.3.1 Public and common use areas
In new construction, all public- and common-use areas shall have visible alarms if audible alarms are provided. ◼...